The Need for Judges: The Life of Samson with W. Robert Godfrey

Summary

The book of Judges, with Samson as its final judge, reveals that the institution of judges was a response to Israel's spiritual decline and a temporary solution to a lack of unified leadership. The recurring theme is that "everyone did what was right in their own eyes" due to the absence of a king, highlighting Israel's persistent need for a faithful, perfect leader. Ultimately, the failures of judges and later kings, as depicted in the historical books, prepare us to recognize and appreciate our need for King Jesus.